Evaluation of Multi-Tined Expandable Electrode (MEE) Efficacy and Safety in Treatment of Lumbar Facet Arthropathy by Radiofrequency Neurotomies Compared to Conservative Medical Management.

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Chronic Low-back Pain
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to better understand how people feel after a radiofrequency ablation standard of care surgery using a different type of needle (multi-tined expandable electrode/MEE) in comparison to receiving conventional medical management (CMM) techniques.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years old. * Patients with pain lasting at least 6 months. * Patients with history of non-radiating low back pain. * Patient who had two diagnostic medial branch blocks (MBB) with significant (\>50%) improvement on both injections. * Patient has signed study-specific…
Contacts

Angie Ballew, DC, MS

(913) 945-7420

aballew@kumc.edu

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